Police Beat

Lauren Katims

Wednesday, October 20

9:07 a.m. LARCENY-THEFT, SIMON HALL: A contractor from Helmcamp reports his company van broken into, and tools stolen. Vehicle was parked on south side of Simon Hall between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. At the same time, a suspicious person was reported hiding boxes in the bushes along Forsyth just south of the theft location. Tools were recovered and suspect was taken into custody a short time later. Disposition: Cleared by arrest.

9:58 a.m. PARKING, BRYAN HALL: Transportation reported a truck blocking the dumpster near the Bryan Hall dock. The truck had a fraudulent monthly permit. The driver was contacted about the fraudulent permit and corresponding fine. Disposition: Cleared.

11:26 a.m. FIRE, MALLINCKRODT CENTER: Vehicle caught fire by the meters on the south side of Mallinckrodt Center. Clayton Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The fire appeared to be electrical in nature. Two vehicles parked on either side of the burning vehicle were damaged. No one was injured. Disposition: Cleared.

5:32 p.m. LARCENY-THEFT, PARKING LOT #59: The student reported parking his vehicle on the second level of the Wohl garage, near the northeast corner, approximately two weeks ago. The student had not returned to his vehicle again until about 5:15 p.m. this date. At that time, he discovered that someone had forced entry to the right front door of the vehicle and had removed the stereo. Disposition: Under investigation.

Thursday, October 21

11:37 p.m. AUTO ACCIDENT, UNDESIGNATED AREA OFF CAMPUS: NSP Guard, operating department vehicle #112, was involved in a vehicle accident in the rear of 6461 Delmar. No injuries. Disposition: Cleared.

Friday, October 22

12:39 a.m. ALARM, WOHL CENTER: Fire Alarm sounded due to a pull station being activated. Disposition: Cleared.

2:06 p.m. LARCENY-THEFT, PARKING LOT #34: While recovering stolen signs from Hurd Residence Hall, the officer and transportation staff found the seven-foot barricade arm for the auto barricade on Lot #34, which was broken off and stolen on Oct. 1. Value of damage/loss was $175. Disposition: Under investigation.

Saturday, October 23

12:27 p.m. TRESPASSING, BOWLES PLAZA: Complaint received concerning skateboarders on campus. Officer contacted both subjects, who were videotaping stunts. Subjects were not WU Students. One subject had outstanding warrant from City. Other student released at scene. Both given no-trespass warnings. Disposition: Cleared.

11:36 p.m. BURGLARY, MILLBROOK APARTMENTS: Caller states that upon returning to his room, he found his front door had been forcibly opened. Caller further advised he noted that nothing had been taken from his room. Disposition: Under investigation.

Sunday, October 24

1:23 a.m. MEDICAL, NEMEROV RESIDENCE HALL: Sick case. Disposition: Cleared.

5:11 a.m. MEDICAL, LEE DORM: Sick case. Disposition: Cleared.

11:42 p.m. MEDICAL, SHANEDLING DORM: Sick case. Disposition: Cleared.

Monday, October 25

2:52 a.m. INFORMATION, UNDESIGNATED AREA OFF CAMPUS: Traffic stop of mailroom employee who had campus mail in his possession. U.S. Postal Inspector notified. Disposition: Under investigation.

9:10 a.m. LARCENY-THEFT, BEAR’S DEN: Student had ID card stolen at Bear’s Den between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24. No suspects. Access control cancelled the card. Disposition: Pending.

2:29 p.m. BURGLARY-THEFT, PARK HOUSE DORM: Student reported his laptop taken from Room 341 in Park Dorm. Both the main suite door and the individual room door were unlocked. Theft occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. this date. Loss = $900. Disposition: Under investigation.

4:22 p.m. TRAFFIC, SHEPLEY DRIVE: A vehicle was observed speeding on Shepley Drive. The student was stopped and referred to the Judical Administrator. Disposition: Cleared.

4:51 p.m. SOLICITORS, MALLINCKRODT CENTER: A solicitor from Elite Marketing had a table set up in the southwest corner of Bowles Plaza, near the entrance to Subway, and he was attempting to solicit business for CitiCard credit cards from students in the area. Subject was advised that he was trespassing on private property and soliciting without a license. Subject was issued a verbal warning. Disposition: Cleared.

5:14 p.m. LARCENY-THEFT, FORSYTH/HOYT PAVED LOT: Stereo taken from vehicle while parked on Lot #10 between 8:10 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. No suspects or witnesses could be located. Total loss valued at $520. Disposition: Under investigation.

5:40 p.m. LARCENY-THEFT, MUDD HOUSE DORM: Unattended laptop was missing upon owner’s return. Taken between 12:25 p.m. and 2:25 p.m. Total value $3500. Disposition: Under investigation.

Tuesday, October 26

10:26 a.m. INFORMATION, MALLINCKRODT CENTER: Student possibly shoplifting. Informational report. Disposition: Under investigation.

11:13 p.m. ARTICLE, LIEN RESIDENCE HALL: A student reported the loss of a wallet from Oct. 25 between 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. in Lien Dorm. Disposition: Pending.

11:40 a.m. LARCENY-THEFT, MALLINCKRODT CENTER: A student was caught by the bookstore manager attempting to steal a ballpoint pen. The pen was recovered, but the student refused to remain in the area. Disposition: Under investigation.

3:05 p.m. PARKING VIOLATION, MILLBROOK APARTMENTS: Parking and Transportation employee discovered a fraudulent parking permit in a vehicle parked in Millbrook garage. The owner of the vehicle was issued a ticket and fined $500. Disposition: Cleared.

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